Winnipeg Jets: Three Keys For Continued Success

2. The Jets need Connor Hellebuyck and Laurent Brossoit to be a dynamic duo in goal

You know the season is going better than last year when we have not had to talk about how many times Connor Hellebuyck has had to save games for the Jets this season.

Last year the Vezina trophy winner was essentially responsible for the Jets making it into the play-in round against the Calgary Flames. This season Hellebuyck has had some outstanding periods and moments and has also had a few that he would like to forget about (like the center ice dump in goal from Christ Tanev).

The best news for the Jets in goal this season has been the revived play of Laurent Brossoit this season. Brossoit has a 2-1-0 record this season and a save percentage of 0.918 and is playing closer to the level he was at when he first joined the Jets.

Ultimately, the Jets’ playoff success will ride on the back of Hellebuyck. However, in this condensed season, with so many back-to-back games, it is crucial that the Jets get high end play from backup goaltender Brossoit when he plays. So far it looks like the Jets can count on that happening.